Snuff bottle with carved centipede
Datelate 18th to early 19th century
Maker
Chinese
Object number96.39.20
Photo CreditPhoto: Paul Macapia
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Boundless: Stories of Asian Art, Feb. 8, 2020 - ongoing.Published ReferencesChen, Jennifer, "Bottles of Delight: The Thal Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles", Seattle Art Museum, 1998, pg. 59Credit LineGift to the Seattle Art Museum for the people of Seattle by Stephen and Britt Thal in honor of Sidney and Berta Thal
Dimensions1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (4.45 x 3.18 cm)
Overall h.: 3 5/16 in.
.a H.: 2 5/8 in.
.b H.: 2 5/8 in.
.b W.: 1/2 in.
.b D.: 1/4 in.
MediumAmber, coral-colored glass stopper with silver collar